Manta Bay
Protected Area
K.Huraa Kan'doo Faa Sarahahdhu
Why dive here
With 95+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Manta Bay offers some of North Malé Atoll's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-31°C, warmest April, May, July.
Manta Bay, up in North Malé, is exactly what it sounds like. We’re talking a consistent spot for manta ray encounters, particularly during the southwest monsoon from May to November. It’s a shallow reef, topping out at 18 metres, which makes it an easy dive for anyone, even newer divers. You anchor up, drop down, and find a sandy patch to kneel on, then just wait for the mantas to cruise in for a clean. Beyond the main show, there are usually reef sharks circling the periphery and plenty of fusiliers in the current.
Typical Manta Bay Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Manta Bay
Manta Bay Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Manta Bay, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (4.43, 73.52) (4km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
29°C
85°F · Range: 27.9–31.2°C
Current Speed
9 cm/s
Direction: E (90°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.226 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
35.26 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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